Cyber Law 101 for Cybersecurity Professionals

Overview

As digital technology becomes central to business operations and disputes, cybersecurity professionals and legal teams increasingly need to speak the same language. This course builds that shared foundation by exploring the key intersections of law and technology, including cyber law, patent law, eDiscovery, and the handling of electronically stored information. Participants will gain insight into how courts approach digital evidence, what ethical obligations apply when technology is involved in legal matters, and what legal teams must understand to handle technology-related issues competently. Whether you sit on the security side or the legal side, this course helps bridge the gap between technical practice and legal accountability.

What you’ll learn

• ✓Explain the core principles of cyber law and how they apply to everyday security and legal practice
• ✓Identify where patent law intersects with digital technology and why it matters to security and legal teams
• ✓Describe how courts evaluate and admit electronically stored information as evidence
• ✓Apply foundational eDiscovery concepts to support legally defensible handling of digital data
• ✓Recognize the ethical obligations that govern legal professionals working in technology-driven environments
• ✓Communicate more effectively across security and legal functions by using a shared legal and technical vocabulary

Curriculum

1. 1. Understanding Patent Law and Software

   One can say that the original motivation behind the development of patent law was to "promote the progress of science and useful arts." However, it is evident that patent law has since advanced. Overtime, patent inventions played a significant role in society, but patent law has brought its own set of issues despite this growth. Time and the continued growth of new inventions have shown the patent process is not easy. As such, attorneys should have a robust understanding of patent law and the changing legal landscape surrounding hardware and software patents to provide their clients with the best services. During this lesson, speakers will discuss the basics of patents, software computing issues that arise during litigation, and the relationship between infringement and copyright. Topics d

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2. 2. What Lawyers Must Know About Technology to Avoid Losing Clients or Their License

   This webinar covers the duties required of lawyers to meet their technical competency obligations. As technology develops, lawyers are increasingly expected to use technological solutions for cases. Law firms want to ensure that their teams are adequately equipped to meet these obligations. Not only must lawyers maintain a duty of competence, but their knowledge in technology should remain current and up to date. Law firms and their respective attorneys should be mindful of the relevant ethical obligations and understand the basics of technology such as computer hardware, data, and digital forensics. The American Bar Association made a significant modification to its rules in 2012. It now requires attorneys to maintain the necessary knowledge and skills for one to keep informed of changes

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3. 3. The Court's Perspective on ESI and eDiscovery

   This webinar will provide an overview of electronically stored information and the discovery process. The panelist will discuss federal rules of evidence and ethics, including competence, from the perspective of the law and the bench. Topics discussed in this lesson: 1. What is ESI and e-Discovery? 2. Common Mistakes Made in the Courtroom 3. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 4. Ethics and ESI 5. Case Law This lesson is brought to you by The Global Legal Cyber Institute, Lexeprint, and Legal Cyber Academy.